Bodyweight Sports Training

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The Bodyweight Sports Training 12 Week Blueprint

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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer: ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
10 Tips To Train SAFE! .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Bodyweight Sports Training Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 9
The Bodyweight Sports Training 12 Week Blueprint : Week 1 ...........................................................................................10
Day 1: Power and Speed..........................................................................................................................................................10
Day 2 Condi ti oni ng ...................................................................................................................................................................10
Day 3 Strength and Muscl e Buil di ng......................................................................................................................................10
Day 3 Strength and Muscl e Buil di ng......................................................................................................................................12
Day 2: Condi ti oni ng ..................................................................................................................................................................13
Day 3: Strength and Muscl e Buil di ng ....................................................................................................................................14


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The Bodyweight Sports Training 12 Week Blueprint : Week 11 .........................................................................................29
The Bodyweight Sports Training 12 Week Blueprint : Week 12 .........................................................................................31
Exercises ..........................................................................................................................................................................................33
Spli t Squat Jumps ......................................................................................................................................................................33
Mountai n Cli mbers ...................................................................................................................................................................33
Spi derman Pushups ..................................................................................................................................................................34
Cl ap Pushups..............................................................................................................................................................................34
Narrow Gri p Pull up wi th Knee Raise .....................................................................................................................................35
Hangi ng Leg Rai se .....................................................................................................................................................................35
Ball Roll outs ...............................................................................................................................................................................36
Speed Skater Squats .................................................................................................................................................................36
Front Gri p Pull ups .....................................................................................................................................................................37
Recl i ne (Inverted) Rows ...........................................................................................................................................................37
1 Leg Squat .................................................................................................................................................................................38
El evated Di ve-Bomber Pushups .............................................................................................................................................38
Box Jumps...................................................................................................................................................................................39
Mi xed Gri p Pull ups....................................................................................................................................................................39

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Wei ghted Pushups ....................................................................................................................................................................40
Burpees .......................................................................................................................................................................................40
Di ps ..............................................................................................................................................................................................41
Reverse Gri p Chi nup .................................................................................................................................................................41
Bul garian Spli t Squat Jumps ....................................................................................................................................................42
Step Up / Reverse Lunge Combo............................................................................................................................................42
One Leg Hi p Extensi on .............................................................................................................................................................43
Burpee to Chi nup ......................................................................................................................................................................43
Di ve bomber Pushups ..............................................................................................................................................................44
Jumpi ng Squats .........................................................................................................................................................................44
Reverse Crunch..........................................................................................................................................................................45
Si ngl e Leg Deadli ft ....................................................................................................................................................................45
Lunges .........................................................................................................................................................................................46
Verti cal Wall Wal ks ...................................................................................................................................................................46
Chi n to Hand Pull ups ................................................................................................................................................................47
Combat Squats ..........................................................................................................................................................................47
Supermans .................................................................................................................................................................................48
T-Pushups ...................................................................................................................................................................................48
Spli t Squat Jumps ......................................................................................................................................................................49
Crossover Stepups ....................................................................................................................................................................49
Si de Box Jumps ..........................................................................................................................................................................50
Stabili ty Ball Leg Curl ................................................................................................................................................................50
Towel Pull ups.............................................................................................................................................................................51
One Leg Box Jump.....................................................................................................................................................................51
Si ngl e Leg Good Morni ng ........................................................................................................................................................52
Scrambl e to Bal ance .................................................................................................................................................................52
Heel Touch Squats ....................................................................................................................................................................53
Al li gator Crawl ...........................................................................................................................................................................53
Cross Gri p Towel Chi nups........................................................................................................................................................54
Incli ne Pushups..........................................................................................................................................................................54
Mountai n Cli mbers (regular and Cross Body)......................................................................................................................55
Neutral Gri p Chi nups ................................................................................................................................................................55
Customized Training and Nutrition Plans ............................................................................................................................56


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Introduction

Welcome from Steve Preston and Bodyweight Sports Training...
What you are about to discover is my blueprint for increasing your lean muscle, strength,
speed and conditioning while dropping body fat and increasing your sports performance...
with nothing but your body weight and some guts.
This is a 12 week program that you can perform repeatedly or simply use for one or two
cycles throughout the year.
While I love the feel of cold steel barbells, dumbbells and serious strength equipment,
this program is meant to give you the same sports development without the injuries, sore
joints, sore muscles and equipment needs.
Bodyweight training will allow you to build the athletic body that is capable of performing
on the field and at game time.
Dont underestimate the potential behind the program you are about to begin... it has
transformed many athletes into bigger, faster, better-conditioned players.
Whether you have had strength training experience or are a rank beginner, this program
will work for you.
It doesnt matter what sport or level of ability you have either...
Open your mind, stay focused on your goals and dont hold back when training. Good
things are about to start happening.
Yours in Strength,
Steve Preston - Sports Performance Specialist
www.bodyweightsportstraining.com
www.StevePrestonTraining.com


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Disclaimer:

You must get your physicians approval before beginning this exerci se program. These
recommendations are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You
must consult your physician prior to starting this program or if you have any medical
condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity.

The information in this report is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise
training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. The editors and publishers advise
all readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before
practicing the exercises in this book, be sure not to take risks beyond the level of your
experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this book
are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regimen
that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Dont lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Dont
perform any exercise unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified
personal trainer or a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for
instruction and assistance when lifting. Dont perform any exercise without proper
instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to strength training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any
medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program,
including Bodyweight Sports Training. If you experience any lightheadedness, dizziness,
or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high
cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30
years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered
dietician. If your physician recommends that you dont use Bodyweight Sports Training,
please follow your doctors orders.


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10 Tips To Train SAFE!

It is very important to train within your capabilities and not overdo it.

1) Dont do any exercise that you arent sure how to do. Always gets personal instruction
from a qualified coach or trainer.

2) Dont do any exercise that hurts or just doesnt feel right. Listen to your body. You can
always do a substitute exercise for any exercises that you have to discontinue. Just
ask on my blog at www.steveprestontraining.com.

3) Whenever you begin a new program, start light. Use lighter weights than normal, and
allow your body to develop a neuro-muscular connection to the exercise. In other
words, get used to the exercise as you would a new technique within your sport.
Expect soreness with new exercises, even when starting with light weights. Ease into
the program. Remember, if youre too sore you wont perform in your sport with as
much success.

4) If you need extra recovery within the workout or between workouts, dont hesitate
to take it. Your workouts are designed to stimulate muscular strength and
performance enhancement but sometimes you have to listen to your body and take
extra rest.

5) Always use a spotter when you are training with heavy weights. This is a MUST! Be
sure your spotter is competent and paying attention.

6) Remember, as an athlete you train to perform better in your respective sport. We
arent trying to set world records in each exercise. Check your ego at the door and
train smart at all times.


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7) Do NOT strength train more than 3 days per week for your sport. Proper strength and
conditioning require ample amounts of rest. More is not better. In fact, more is
counterproductive to sports performance. Train hard, train smart, then rest and
recover.

8) Never skip a warm-up. Haste will create injuries. Warm up for your workouts as you
would for your sport. A proper warm up is essential for an effective strength and
conditioning workout. This will carry over to your sport as improved sports
performance and help reduce injuries.

9) If you want to start one of the Ultimate sports training workouts but think you have
an injury, get medical attention and have a professional therapist rehabilitate your
injury before starting an exercise program.

10) Check with your doctor before starting any exercise or diet program.


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Bodyweight Sports Training Guidelines

Disclaimer: See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. You
must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high
cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, of if you are over 30
years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered
dietician.

Perform this program for 12 weeks then switch to another workout. (For a
customized training program click here)
Train on 3 non-consecutive days per week.
Do 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise on off-days, such as walking or biking.
Do each exercise with proper controlled form.
Finish each workout with static stretching for tight muscle groups.


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The Bodyweight Sports Training 12 Week Blueprint :
Week 1

Day 1: Power and Speed

1A) Split Squat Jumps - 30 seconds timed 1B) Mountain Climbers - 30 seconds timed
Rest 60 seconds and repeat 4 times for a total of 5 supersets

2A) Clap Pushups - 5 x 5
2B) Narrow Grip Pullup with Knee Raise (Add weight if necessary) - 5 x 5 (60 second rest)

3) Spiderman Pushups - 5 x submax reps (60 second rest) 4A) Hanging Leg Raise - 3 x 6
reps

4B) Stability Ball Rollouts - 3 x 6 reps (30 second rest)

Day 2 Conditioning

Jog at a good pace. Every 150-300 meters, do 10 burpees. Keep going until youve
completed 100 burpees.

Day 3 Strength and Muscle Building

1) Speed Skater Squats - 5 x AMRAP ( No rest between sets)
2) Front Grip Pullups - 4 x max reps (60 second rest)
3) Recline Rows - 4 x max reps (60 second rest)
4) One Leg Squat - 2 x submax reps + 2 x max reps each leg
5) One Arm Pushup - 4 x max reps each side (no rest)
6) Hanging Leg Raises - 30 reps total AFAP

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Week 2


1) Elevated Dive-Bomber Pushups - 5 x submax reps (60 second rest)

2A) Box Jumps - 5 x 3 reps
2B) Squats + Weighted Vest - 5 x 10 reps

3) Jump Rope 5 x 50 fast reps (30 seconds rest)

4A) Mixed Grip Pullups - 2 sets submax reps + 2 sets max reps each side 4B) Weighted
Pushups - 4 sets of max reps (60 second rest)

5A) Forward Sprints - 10 sets of 50
5B) Backwards Sprints - 10 sets of 50 (30 seconds rest between sets)

Day 2 Conditioning

1A) 15 Burpees
1B) 50 Bodyweight Squats
1C) 25 Pushups
1D) 10 Front Grip Pullups
1E) 25 Situps

*No rest between exercises in this circuit. Perform circuit 5 times through


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Day 3 Strength and Muscle Building

1A) Dips - 15 reps (first 5 reps slow and controlled, next 5 reps fast, last 5 reps as slow as
possible)
1B) Reverse Grip Chinup - 10 reps (first 5 reps slow and controlled, next 5 reps fast)

2) 1 Leg Squat 5 sets x AMAP each leg

3) Bodyweight Squats x 100 reps

4) Step Up / Reverse Lunge Combo - 3 sets x 12 reps each leg


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Week 3


1A) Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps 2 sets x 10 each leg
1B) One Leg Hip Extension 2 sets x 10-15 each leg

2) Burpee to Chinup 5 sets of 5 reps

3A) Divebomber Pushups 2 sets x AMAP 3B) Inverted Row 2 sets x AMAP

4) Jumping Squats 4 sets x 30 seconds

5) Reverse Crunch 2 sets x 15-20 reps

Day 2: Conditioning

1A) 10 Burpees
1B) 50 Bodyweight Squats
1C) 25 Pushups
1D) 10 Pullups
1E) 25 Situps

*Perform full circuit with no rest in between exercises. Rest 1 minute and repeat.
Perform 4-5 circuits.


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Day 3: Strength and Muscle Building

1) Bodyweight Squats 4 sets x 15 reps (first five reps slow and controlled, the next five
as fast as possible, and the last 5 slow and controlled)

2) Pushups 3 sets x 15 reps (first five reps slow and controlled, the next five as fast as
possible, and the last 5 slow and controlled)

3) One Leg SLDL 3 sets x 15 reps (first 5 controlled, then hold for 5-10 seconds, then finish
final reps)

4) Chinups 3 sets of 5 reps (first 5 reps controlled, then hold for 5-10 seconds)

5) Lunges 3 sets of 10 reps (first 5 reps controlled, then hold for 5-10 seconds each leg,
then finish reps for each leg)

6) Supermans 4 sets x 15 reps (first 5 reps slow and controlled, the next 5 as fast as
possible, and the last 5 reps slow and controlled)


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Week 4


1A) Vertical Wall Walks 4 x submax reps
1B) Chin to Hand Pull Ups 4 x submax reps (90 sec rest)

2A) Burpee Jumps 4 x 10 reps
2B) Jump Rope 4 x 100 reps (90 sec rest)

3) Ab Wheel or Stability Ball Rollouts 2 x submax reps

Day 2: Conditioning

1A) 25 Combat Squats
1B) 12 T-Pushups (6 each side)
1C) 12 Split Squat Jumps (6 per side)
1D) Inverted Row AMAP
1E) Reverse Lunge - 12 reps per side

*Rest 60 seconds and repeat circuit. Perform 4-5 rounds of this circuit


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1) Dips 3 sets of 10 reps (5 reps as fast as possible, pause in the contracted position for
10 seconds, then complete the next 5 as fast as possible)

2) Step Ups - 3 sets of AMAP each leg

3) Reverse Grip Chinup - 5 sets of 5 reps (Raise up in 1 second and lower in 5 seconds on
each repetition.)

4) Crossover Step Ups - 3 sets of AMAP each leg

5) Shoulder Width Pushups - 3 sets of 15 reps (first 5 reps slow and controlled, the next
5 reps fast, and the last 5 slow and controlled)


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Week 4


1) Jump Rope 5 x 50 fast reps (30 sec rest)

2A) Side Box Jumps 5 sets x 6 reps
2B) Split Squat Jumps 5 sets x 5 reps each leg (rest 60 seconds)

3) Weighted Pushups 5 sets x 5-10 reps

4) Mixed Grip Pullups 5 sets x 6 reps (each side)

5) Forward/Backwards Sprints 10 sets of 50 forward / 50 backwards (rest 30 sec
between each set)

Day 2: Conditioning

1) Run 1 mile AFAP (4-5 minute rest)

2) T- Pushups 3 sets x max reps each side

3) Stability Ball Leg Curl x 50 AFAP

4) Inverted Rows w/ feet elevated x 50 reps AFAP


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1A) Handstand Pushups 5-10 reps
1B) One Arm Pushup 5-10 reps
1C) Towel Pull Ups 5-10 reps
1D) One Legged Squat 5-10 reps
1E) Reverse Crunch 10-15 reps
1F) Single Leg Deadlift 5-10 reps each leg


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Week 5


1A) Dive Bomber Pushups 5 sets x 12 reps
1B) Speed Skater Squats 5 sets x 12 reps each leg

2A) 1 Leg Box Jump 5 sets x 5 reps each leg
2B) Body Weight Squats with One and a Half Reps 5 sets x 10 reps (one rep = one full squat
and return to starting position + one full squat and half way up... thats ONE rep)

3) 50 Front Grip Pullups in as few sets as possible

4) Jump Rope Sprint 4 minutes total: 30 seconds of work / 30 seconds of rest

Day 2: Conditioning

1A) 20 Burpees
1B) Split Squat Jumps 10 per side
1C) 20 Recline Rows
1D) 20 Diamond Pushups
1E) Sprints forwards/backwards 100 each direction

* Complete 5 rounds of this circuit as fast as you can.


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1A) Dips 3 sets x 15 reps (first 5 fast as possible, next 5 very slow, last 5 as fast as possible)
1B) Reverse Grip Chinups 3 sets x AMAP

2) Bulgarian Split Squats 4 sets x 15 reps each leg (no rest)

3) Jump Squats x 50 AFAP

4) Bodyweight Squats x 50 AFAP


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Week 6


1) Standing Broad Jump Triples 5 sets x 3 reps (Do 3 jumps in succession, rest 1 minute
and repeat until all sets are completed)

2A) T-Push Ups Left Arm: 2 sets x 15 reps
2B) Inverted Row 2 sets x AMAP
2C) T-Push Ups Right Arm: 2 sets x 15 reps

3A) Single Leg Squat 2 sets x AMAP
3B) Single Leg Good Morning 2 sets x AMAP

4) 100 Pushups AFAP

5) Prone Jackknife 2 sets x 10-120 reps

Day 2: Conditioning

1) Bear Crawl Forwards + Backwards (10 steps forward, 10 backwards)
2) Dive Bomber Pushups 10 reps
3) 1 Leg Side Box Jump 6 reps
4) Walking Lunges 10 reps each leg
5) Mixed Grip Chinups 6 reps each side
6) Ab Wheel or Stability Wheel Rollouts - 12 reps

*Perform circuit, rest 60 seconds and repeat for 5 circuits

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1A) Hip and Thigh Extension 2 sets x AMAP each leg
1B) Speed Skater Squats 2 sets x AMAP each leg

2A) Front Grip Pullups 2 sets x AMAP 2B) Dips 2 sets x AMAP
2C) Reverse Crunch 2 sets x 10-15 reps

3A) 50 Pushups
3B) 50 Inverted Rows


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Week 7


1) Scramble to Balance Drill 5 sets of 6 reps on each leg (30 sec rest between sets)

2A) Heel Touch Squats 3 sets x 8 reps each leg
2B) 1 Leg SLDL 3 sets x 8 reps each leg

3) Alligator Crawl 3 sets x max distance

4) Ball Rollout max sets in 5 minutes

5) Cross Grip Towel Chinups 4 sets x max reps (2 sets then cross hands the other way and
perform 2 more sets. Rest 30 seconds between sets)

Day 2: Conditioning

1) Burpees or 1-Leg Burpees x 5 minutes (40 sec work / 20 sec rest)
2) Run AFAP x 5 minutes (40 sec work /20 sec rest)
3) Jump Rope x 5 minutes (40 sec work / 20 sec rest)
4) Bodyweight Squats x 5 minutes (40 sec work / 20 sec rest)


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** Perform all reps in 3 seconds up / 3 seconds down fashion
1A) Wide Stance Bodyweight Squat 5 x 15 reps 1B) Diamond Pushups 5 x max reps

2A) Front Grip Pullups 5 x max reps
2B) Bulgarian Split Squats 5 x max reps each leg

3) Chinup with Knee Raise 3 x max reps


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Week 8


1) Incline Pushups 4 x AMAP

2) Sprints Forwards and Backwards: 5 sets x 100 forwards then 100 backwards. Rest 30
seconds between sprints

3) Towel Grip Chinups 5 sets x 5 reps (rest 60 seconds)

4) Lunge Jumps 5 sets x 5 reps each leg (rest 30 seconds between sets of each leg)

Day 2: Conditioning

1) Run 1 Mile AFAP

2) 100 Pushups AFAP 3A) 10 Burpees
3B) 10 Cross Body Mountain Climbers (thats 10 each side)

*Rest 60 seconds and repeat circuit above 2 more times for a total of 3 circuits.


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1A) Handstand Pushups 5 sets x submax reps
1B) Weighted Reverse Grip Chinups 5 sets x submax reps

2) Weighted Dips 4 sets x 6-8 reps

3) Power Wheel or Stability Ball Rollouts 4 sets x 30 seconds work / 30 seconds rest

4) 1 Leg Squat 4 sets x max reps each leg

5) Bodyweight Squats 100 reps AFAP


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Week 8


1) 1 Leg Burpees 5 sets x 6 reps each leg (30 sec rest between legs)

2) MAX Rounds in 5 Minutes
2A) Chin to Hand Pullups x 5 reps 2B) Squat Jumps x 10
2C) Split Squat Jumps x 5 / 5 each leg

3) Yard, Hill or Beach Sprints 6-10 x 30-50 yards (rest 1-2 minutes between sets)

Day 2: Conditioning

1) Run 1/2 Mile AFAP (rest 4 minutes) 4 Rounds of Circuit AFAP

2A) Box Jumps x 10 2B) Squats x 15
2C) Incline Pushups x 10 2D) Recline Rows x 10 2E) Reverse Crunch x 10
2F) Stability Ball Rollouts x 10

Rest 4 Minutes

3) Run 1/4 Mile AFAP


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1) Step Ups - 5 x AMRAP ( No rest between sets)
2) Mixed Grip Chinups - 2 x submax reps + 2 x max reps (60 second rest)
3) Recline Rows - 2 x max reps (60 second rest)
4) Bulgarian Split Squats - 4 x max reps each leg
5) One- Arm Pushup - 4 x max reps each side (no rest)


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Week 11


1) Scramble to Balance Drill 5 x 6 reps each leg (30 seconds between legs)

2) Plyometric Pushups 5 sets x 6 reps (1 minute between sets)

3) Speed Pullups 5 sets x 5 reps (1 minute between sets)

4) 1 Leg Box Jump 5 sets x 5 reps (1 minute between sets)

5) Sprints forwards / backwards 5 sets x 50 forwards + 50 backwards (rest 30 seconds
between sets)

Day 2 Conditioning

Jog at a good pace. Every 150-300 meters, do 10 Squat Jumps. Keep going until youve
completed 100 Squat Jumps.


1) Bodyweight Squats 4 sets x 15 reps (first five reps slow and controlled, the next five
as fast as possible, and the last 5 slow and controlled)

2) Incline Pushups 3 sets x 15 reps (first five reps slow and controlled, the next five as
fast as possible, and the last 5 slow and controlled)

3) One Leg SLDL 3 sets x 15 reps (first 5 controlled, then hold for 5-10 seconds, then finish
final reps)

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4) Towel Chinups 3 sets of 5 reps (first 5 reps controlled, then hold for 5-10 seconds)

5) Reverse Lunges 3 sets of 10 reps (first 5 reps controlled, then hold for 5-10 seconds
each leg, then finish reps for each leg)

6) Supermans 4 sets x 15 reps (first 5 reps slow and controlled, the next 5 as fast as
possible, and the last 5 reps slow and controlled)


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Week 12


1A) Split Squat Jumps 30 seconds AMAP
1B) Mountain Climbers 30 seconds AMAP

2A) 25 Pushups
2B) 50 Bodyweight Squats 2C) 5-10 Front Grip Pullups 2D) 25 Situps

*Perform the above circuit 8 times with as little rest as possible.

3A) Reverse Grip Chinups 20 seconds AMAP 3B) Hanging Leg Raise 20 seconds AMAP

Day 2: Conditioning

1) Run 1/2 Mile AFAP (rest 4 minutes)
*4 Rounds of Circuit AFAP

2A) Side Box Jumps x 10
2B) Reverse Lunge x 5 each leg
2C) Close Grip Pushups x 10
2D) Recline Rows x 10
2E) Split Squat Jumps x 5 each leg
2F) 1 Leg Burpees x 5 each leg

Rest 4 Minutes


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3) Run 1/4 Mile AFAP


1) 1 Leg Squats - 5 x AMRAP ( No rest between sets)
2) Neutral Grip Chinups - 2 x submax reps + 2 x max reps (60 second rest)
3) Recline Rows with Feet Elevated - 2 x max reps (60 second rest)
4) Bulgarian Split Squats - 4 x max reps each leg
5) Dips - 4 x max reps each side (no rest)


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Exercises

Split Squat Jumps

Begin in a straddle position with hands clasped behind head or hands on hips.
Descend into a lung position.
Immediately spring up and reverse legs and land in lunge position.
Repeat rapidly from side to side until all reps are completed.

Mountain Climbers

Begin in a pushup position.
In rapid succession, alternate bringing knees to chest then drive foot off floor.
Alternate sides until all repetitions are completed.


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Spiderman Pushups

As you lower your body towards the floor bring one knee out to the side and look
towards that side.
Press back up to starting position.
Repeat on other side.
Alternate sides until all repetitions are completed.

Clap Pushups

Begin in a close hands pushup position.
Lower to bottom then immediately explode upwards.
At top of movement clap your hands together before landing on floor with your hands.
Repeat for desired repetitions.

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Narrow Grip Pullup with Knee Raise

Grasp bar with knuckles facing you and a very close grip.
Aggressively pull yourself towards the bar while raising the knees towards your
chest.
Lower under control.

Hanging Leg Raise

Grasp bar with either a front grip or a neutral grip.
Raise your knees up towards your chest.
Pause in the top position.


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Ball Rollouts

Use a medicine ball, stability ball or ab wheel.
Begin with ball or wheel close to your body.
Roll ball or wheel straight out until your body is extended.
Reverse direction to starting position.

Speed Skater Squats

Begin with one foot planted on the floor with trail leg foot resting on a bench behind
you.
Lower until back knee is just off the floor.
Rise up only half-way and pause.
Lower back down to bottom and then all the way back to starting position.
Each repetition is actually 1 and a half reps.

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Front Grip Pullups

Grasp bar with medium or wide grip, knuckles facing you.
Keep feet locked behind you.
Pull until chest reaches bar.
Lower under control and repeat for desired repetitions.

Recline (Inverted) Rows

Set up bar at shoulder height.
Grasp bar with a front grip and heels on floor.
Pull your chest up and touch the bar.
Repeat for desired reps.

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1 Leg Squat

Stand on one leg with arms outstretched to counter-balance.
Lower yourself into a squat.
Press back up to starting position and repeat for desired reps.
Repeat on opposite leg.
** Set up a bench or step behind you if you need to sit down on it for each repetition.
When you get really good you can lower almost to the floor with nothing behind you.

Elevated Dive-Bomber Pushups

Elevate your hands off the floor 2-4 on top of plates or anything sturdy.
Raise hips while keeping arms and legs straight.
Lower with head first and drive your body through until your chest raises up
high.
Reverse direction to beginning.
Repeat for desired number of reps.

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Box Jumps

Stand in front of a box or bench.
Crouch down to initiate momentum.
Spring up and land softly on top of the box or bench.
Step down slowly.
Reset and repeat for desired reps.

Mixed Grip Pullups

Grasp chinup bar with an alternate grip: one hand underhand, one hand
overhand.
Pull chest towards bar and pause at top.
Lower under control and repeat for desired reps.
Alternate grips of each hand with successive sets.


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Weighted Pushups

Have a partner place a weight across your upper back OR use hands for
manual resistance.
Lower until chest is 2 inches off floor.
Press back to start.
Repeat.
Burpees

Begin in a standing position.
Crouch down and place hands on floor.
Shoot legs behind you into a Pushup position.
Return to crouching position.
Finish either by standing or jumping.
Repeat.

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Dips

Grasp dipping bars or between 2 chair backs.
Tuck your chin to your chest and clasp your ankles behind you.
Lower under control until a stretch is felt in the chest.
Push back up to start.
Repeat

Reverse Grip Chinup

Grasp a bar with an underhand grip about 6 apart.
Bend knees and clasp ankles behind you.
Pull your chest towards the bar and pause in contracted position.
Repeat.

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Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps

With just your body weight, stand on one foot with the trail leg on a bench
behind you.
Lower yourself until your back knee is just off the floor.
From bottom, explode up and jump off floor.
Land with control and immediately continue desired repetitions.

Step Up / Reverse Lunge Combo

With only your body weight step up on to a box or bench with one foot.
Step up on to box with the foot on the floor.
Immediately step back down and proceed into a Reverse Lunge.
Return to starting position.


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One Leg Hip Extension

Lie on floor with your heel of one foot on top of a ball or bench.
Keep your palms flat on the floor with arms straight.
Using glutes and core, raise leg off floor and extend hip to parallel other leg.
Switch sides.

Burpee to Chinup

** Perform a Burpee as shown above, followed immediately by a Chinup.


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Dive bomber Pushups

Get into a pushup position.
Raise hips up with arms and legs straight to start.
Drive your chest down, through and up.
Reverse your direction and repeat for desired repetitions.

Jumping Squats

Crouch down to build momentum as you squat.
Jump up as high as possible.
Land softly and repeat for desired repetitions.


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Reverse Crunch

Lie on floor with body straight and hands overhead.
Grasp something stationary with your hands.
Pull your knees towards your chest and roll your hips off floor.
Lower to start under control.
Repeat.

Single Leg Deadlift

Stand on one leg.
Keep chest up and lower from that leg.
Push back up to start.
Switch legs.

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Lunges

Stand with hands on waist.
Lunge forward with exaggerated step.
Simultaneously twist towards forward knee with your torso.
Switch legs.

Vertical Wall Walks

Place hands on floor and walk your feet up the wall behind you so that you are in
a semi- handstand pushup.
Walk your hands back out so that your feet lower on the wall.
Reverse and walk your hands back in and your feet up the wall.
Repeat.


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Chin to Hand Pullups

Grasp a chinup bar with a front medium grip.
Pull yourself up so your chin reaches one of your hands.
Lower to starting position.
Repeat to other side.

Combat Squats

Stand with feet shoulder width apart and arms straight overhead.
Descend into a squat while rising up on the balls of your feet and touching the
floor.
Reverse directions to starting position.
Repeat.

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Supermans

Lie face down on floor with arms and legs outstretched.
Raise the hands and chest off the floor as high as possible and pause.
Lower under control to start.
Repeat.

T-Pushups

Perform a regular pushup.
Immediately reach one of your hands towards the ceiling and look at the ceiling.
Return to pushup position.
Do another pushup then repeat on other side.


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Split Squat Jumps

Stand with hands clasped behind head.
Get into a split squat with one leg forward and one leg back.
Lower into a squat by bending both knees.
Spring out of bottom position as high as possible and switch legs before landing.
Repeat in rapid succession switching legs with each jump.

Crossover Stepups

Stand next to a box or bench.
Cross the outside foot across your body and on to the bench.
Push with foot on bench and stand on bench.
Reverse direction and repeat for desired repetitions.
Switch sides.


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Side Box Jumps

Stand sideways next to a box or bench.
Crouch down to build momentum.
Jump up and do a quarter twist as you land on the box.
Return to face original position.
Alternate sides with successive sets.

Stability Ball Leg Curl

Lie on back with heels on top of a stability ball and arms outstretched.
Lift your hips off floor and keep them elevated throughout the exercise.
Pull the heels in towards your glutes until a contraction is felt in the hamstrings.
Return legs to straight position.


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Towel Pullups

Wrap 2 hand towels around a chin up bar.
Wrap your hands around the towels and clasp your feet behind you with knees bent.
Pull your chest to the bar and pause.
Repeat.

One Leg Box Jump

Stand in front of a box or bench on one leg
Crouch down to build momentum and jump onto box. Land softly.
Step down and repeat for desired repetitions.
Switch legs.

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Single Leg Good Morning

Clasp you hands behind your head.
Stand on one leg.
Lower yourself with your head over your knee until a stretch is felt in the
hamstrings.
Switch legs.

Scramble to Balance

Lie face down on floor with arms extended over your head and legs straight.
Keep your eyes closed for duration of exercise.
Have training partner or coach blow a whistle to signal go.
Scramble up to a balance on one leg with eyes closed. Pause 5 seconds.
Repeat for desired reps on each leg.

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Heel Touch Squats

Stand on one foot.
Squat down while reaching across with opposite hand to touch outside of heel.
Switch legs.

Alligator Crawl

Place your feet on top of a weight plate.
Get in a pushup position.
Keep your legs and arms straight while stepping forward with your hands.
Go until exhaustion.


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Cross Grip Towel Chinups

Wrap 2 towels around a chinup bar.
Grasp towels with a cross-handed grip.
Pull your chest to your hands with your ankles hooked behind you.
Lower under control to stretch.
Repeat.

Incline Pushups

Get into a pushup position with your feet on a bench.
Lower until your chest is a couple of inches off the floor.
Press back to starting position.
Repeat.


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Mountain Climbers (regular and Cross Body)

Drive your knee towards your chest and foot back down as fast as possible.
Rapidly alternate knees side to side.
*** You can also bring your knee to opposite side of chest.

Neutral Grip Chinups

Grasp a bar with neutral grip handles. This means your palms are facing your body.
Pull your chest towards the bar as your ankles are clasped behind you.
Lower under control to a stretch.
Repeat.

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